Faculty Officer II (P9) (Faculty of Education: Dean's Office) (X2 POSTS) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant diploma or certificate NQF level 6 qualification.
- A minimum of three years’ experience of academic administration for undergraduate and postgraduate student life cycles in relation to marketing, enrolment, applications, registrations, assessment, graduation and alumni support in a higher education environment.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in managing/co-ordinating a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks in a higher education environment.
- Experience (at least 3 years) with the use of Integrated Tertiary software (ITS), HEDA, Perceptive Content, Application Ranking System (ARS), MS access and Oracle.
- Experience (at least 2 years) with managing committee administration.
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressured environment.
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and maintain confidentiality.
- Proven track record of working on projects, from conception to successful completion.
- Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate committee meetings.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of proficiency in English and one other official South African language.
- Social perceptiveness and the ability to handle conflict situations in a diplomatic manner.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-campus environment.
- A proven track record of organizational skills and precision to detail in relation to academic administration in a higher education environment.
- Competency to facilitate an ethos of care and preferred student experience in a higher education environment.
- Versatile team player who will excel within a higher education environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with bursary finance budgets and bursary allocations.
- Knowledge of Faculty Higher Degrees Processes and associated committee administration.
- Knowledge and experience in managing the student life cycle of carousel model online qualifications.
- Knowledge of and experience managing timetable related procedures within a higher education environment.
- Extensive knowledge of UJ academic regulations, policies and business processes.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
